What was your best decade for motorcycling?

[Adam]

Guys I already wrote about 2009 ride to Daytona on these here boards. I stayed at Charlies and Linda's house. Like I said before it wasn't for a lot of you opening your homes or giving me reason to ride everywhere I probably would not. It does help to have friends at the other end.
With each passing year I have more on my plate and going for long distant rides every year is probably not feasible. Last decade I did as much as I could and probably went a tad overboard but at least I still got a bike and hope to try for Sturgis this year. Anyway let's here your stories from now on.

[Ladybug]

Very good details of your decade Adam - - !!! Isn't it terrific to see where you are from where you started and all the terrific things that happened along the way?

[Ken]

Originally Posted by Ladybug

Very good details of your decade Adam - - !!! Isn't it terrific to see where you are from where you started and all the terrific things that happened along the way?

I agree, Sherry and Adam has his own inimitable style that adds colour and flavour to his writings and musings. Adam - you rock man, don't ever leave!

I think back to the old days when I started riding. Back then my bike, like that of many of my contemporaries, was my only means of transport. If the bike packed up getting it back on the road, ASAP, was a matter of urgency, most of us were fairly adept mechanics and an engine out, strip, rebuild and refit was just a weekend job. Most of our bikes were customised to meet our respective tastes in one way or another - the usual idea being to make an ordinary roadster, mainly AJS/Matchless, Ariel, BSA, Triumph or Norton machines, into either cafe racers or racing machine look alikes. What with riding our bikes to and from work, then riding out practically every evening with friends a hundred to two hundred miles a day was not unusual. They were great days, back in the fifties and sixties, no speed limits on open roads, friendly and professional traffic cops, insurance was cheap, petrol was even cheaper 1/6d (30c) a gallon when there were four bucks to a pound, and a new bike didn't require you to take out a mortgage to be able to buy. ::::::: looks back, fondly, on the old days and sighs. :::::::

Ken.

[Adam]

Very good details of your decade Adam - - !!! Isn't it terrific to see where you are from where you started and all the terrific things that happened along the way?
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Sherry

Thanks Sherry;

Yes Ma'm I was very much a newbie in the beginning. Today I'm better most of all I enjoy it for what it is. You know something? I don't even care about mileage anymore. Just ride and enjoy. I have motel reservations for Sturgis plus a Harley friend of mind who plans on riding with his wife to Newfoundland. I can say one thing to anyone reading this and starting out. Try to find more experience riders they will help you get better. Stay away from narrow minded people those who say you need to buy a Harley or bikes can't go far you know dorks. Just ride with the best and to hell with the rest!

[Adam]

I agree, Sherry and Adam has his own inimitable style that adds colour and flavour to his writings and musings. Adam - you rock man, don't ever leave!

I think back to the old days when I started riding. Back then my bike, like that of many of my contemporaries, was my only means of transport. If the bike packed up getting it back on the road, ASAP, was a matter of urgency, most of us were fairly adept mechanics and an engine out, strip, rebuild and refit was just a weekend job. Most of our bikes were customised to meet our respective tastes in one way or another - the usual idea being to make an ordinary roadster, mainly AJS/Matchless, Ariel, BSA, Triumph or Norton machines, into either cafe racers or racing machine look alikes. What with riding our bikes to and from work, then riding out practically every evening with friends a hundred to two hundred miles a day was not unusual. They were great days, back in the fifties and sixties, no speed limits on open roads, friendly and professional traffic cops, insurance was cheap, petrol was even cheaper 1/6d (30c) a gallon when there were four bucks to a pound, and a new bike didn't require you to take out a mortgage to be able to buy. ::::::: looks back, fondly, on the old days and sighs. :::::::

Ken.

Yes Sir Big K;
I'm not going anywhere but I just need to take care of shall we say business? I'm aboard for Sturgis and that should be a good story. My writing style has changed too,I'm more freer and will speak my mind. I use to worry about offending people and stuff now I'll speak my mind let the politicians lie I'm gonna tell it like it is.
Big K;
If I had more green I'd love to get an old bike and have fun with it. A Matchless or Triumph man those were the days. I love those old bikes . Big K you were an inspiration to me. I enjoy reading your stories or anything you write. I love good writing,intelligent thoughts and anything that expands the old noodle or cranium. I'll write more but for now it's time to relax and rejuvenate the spirits.